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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion is the Chorus trying to inspire in their fourth ode?
(a) Lust.
(b) Piety.
(c) Rage.
(d) Happiness.

2. When he could not see the women well, what did Pentheus do?
(a) Sigh.
(b) Leave.
(c) Complain.
(d) Sing.

3. What did Pentheus tie up instead of binding Dionysus's hands and feet?
(a) A bull.
(b) A horse.
(c) A deer.
(d) A sheep.

4. The Chorus says that although divine power is slow, it will punish who?
(a) The false gods.
(b) All people.
(c) The misguided.
(d) The arrogant.

5. What is the Chorus celebrating in the fifth ode?
(a) Pentheus's revenge.
(b) Dionysus's downfall.
(c) Pentheus's downfall.
(d) Dionysus's revenge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "king" for the Chorus?

2. What does Dionysus say the problem is with Pentheus's dress?

3. How does the Chorus characterize Pentheus's intent to meddle with the rites of Dionysus?

4. How does Pentheus feel about the task he is undertaking in disguise?

5. Who brings the news that Pentheus is dead?

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